Fri. Apr. 29, 2016: Poetry Analysis Continued

Today, students were to hand in the two poems they were to analyze. I then gave them the poem "The Unknown Citizen" to actively read as a group. These were then handed in. They will be returned to the students for completion on Tuesday. My goal for Tuesday is also to have students reflect on what a thesis is.

Wed. Apr. 27, 2016: "Jamie" Analysis

Today, we analyzed the poem "Jamie." Students submitted it first. If a student did not submit this poem, the student needs to see me about completing an alternative.

I also gave out two more poems that need to be actively read for tomorrow's class.

Mon. Apr. 25, 2016: "Two Prisoners" Analysis

Today, we analyzed the poem "Two Prisoners." Students submitted it first. If a student did not submit this poem, the student needs to see me about completing an alternative.

Thurs. Apr. 21, 2016: Poetry Analysis

Today, the students were given two poems to analyze using their stylistic devices sheets and their "How to Read Poetry" sheet (the twelve steps).
I also put up a copy of "Grandmother" as an examplar for students to refer to while working on their own analysis.
"Two Prisoners" is due at the start of class on Monday so that we can analyze it
"Jamie" is due on Wednesday.

Tues. Apr. 19, 2016: Poetry Analysis Reinforcement

Today, we discussed the poem "The West Wind," which most of you analyzed last week.
I then gave you a poem to analyze for your next class with me.

Thurs. Apr. 4, 2016: Poetry Analysis

Today, students went over the twelve steps to  "How to Read a Poem."  They were then allowed to get into groups of three and analyze the poem "The West Wind." They are to have this completed for class on Tuesday (if a group was not able to do this during class time, it must be done separately in the student's own time).

Tues. Apr. 12, 2016: Poetry Unit: Introduction

Today, we reviewed the MOSES sheet and figured out some terms we are still having trouble with. I also have you a sheet entitled "How to Read a Poem." You will get that addressed in the next class.

Fri. Apr 8, 2016: In-Class Essay

Today, you wrote an in-class essay (with cheat sheet).

Wed. Apr. 6, 2016: Essay Assignment Introduction

The students and I finished discussing the attention getter handout from the last class. I then gave the students their in-class essay assignment. I have attached it below.

I am pasting this assignment below. The in class essay is on Friday.

ELAN B10

In-Class Formal Essay

Time Allowed: sixty minutes

Instructions: Using the Shakespearean play we studied in class, answer either a., b. or c.

a.       How have inequalities impacted the characters in the Shakespearean play read in class? OR b.      How important are relationships when it comes to the outcomes of the Shakespearean play read in class? OR c.       Examine the differences between the text version of the Shakespearean play read in class and the film version viewed in class. What motivated the director or script writer to choose to make differences to the film?

I am allowing you to have the question early so you can prepare; I am also allowing you to bring in a cheat sheet of no more than 50 words. If the cheat sheet has more than 50, then it will not be allowed. Your planning should involve gathering your evidence, studying essay format, and honing up on any areas of mechanics or punctuation where you have deficits.

Further considerations:

·         You must write in dark blue or black ball-point pen (not felt tip as they bleed through).

·         You must double-space (this allows you room to cross out errors and fix in the line above).

·         You will be allowed to use a dictionary and a thesaurus.

·         You will be given a planning page (you cannot bring one in with you).

·         All electrical devices must be off your person (if you bring them in the room, put the item(s) under the “Cell Phones” sign on the counter).

Mon. Apr. 4, 2016: Attention-getters

Today, I discussed the importance of attention-getters with the students. I also gave them a handout out on different types of attention-getters. We read much of this, but they need to completely read it (actively) for Wednesday,